AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLand & Food Security Activism (Philippines): Central Luzon farmers and civil society launched the “Save the Rice Granary Movement,” calling for a two-year moratorium on land-conversion permits as farmland loss accelerates food insecurity. Land Disputes (Cambodia): Residents in Preah Vihear met authorities and firms over alleged farmland clearing and threats tied to large concessions granted to China Great Cause and Global Green. US Disaster Support (Georgia): SBA opened low-interest disaster loans for Georgia small businesses and private nonprofits hit by drought losses starting Dec. 15, 2025, with eligibility also covering small agricultural cooperatives and nurseries. Animal Health (Texas): USDA/NRCS in Texas stepped up New World Screwworm risk-reduction support for ranchers, including surveillance and access-control guidance. Climate & Water Stress (South Asia/Africa): Studies warn Rajshahi’s monsoon rainfall has fallen ~34% over decades, while Kenya’s weather outlook urges moisture-saving practices like mulching and tied ridges. Ag Finance Gap (Africa): Kenya will host the FINAS 2026 summit in Nairobi to tackle a $100B annual agriculture financing shortfall, aiming to turn commitments into bankable investments. Policy & Public Debate (US/UK/EU): A US judge blocked new SNAP funding conditions; the UK faces renewed CBAM fertiliser-levy pressure from farmers; and the EU announced $107M to expand ocean monitoring. Local Ag & Markets (UK/Global): Open Farm Sunday returns June 7 to connect consumers with producers, while West Africa’s rice push highlights the need to mobilize capital for scaling production.
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